A Billionaire Gave $1,000 to UMass Dartmouth Graduates. Some Missed Out.
Published On Dec 25, 2024, 12:24 PM
A billionaire named Rob Hale surprised graduates of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth by giving each of them $1,000 during their graduation ceremony, with the expectation that they would donate half to someone in need. However, this generous gift was only available to those who attended the ceremony, leading to disappointment for those like Emma Yell and James Ristaino, who missed out due to weather conditions affecting their child's safety.
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